Natural motion tuned for distance.
The Nike Free RN Distance 2 Men's Running Shoe lets your foot move naturally with an ultra-flexible outsole that provides just enough support and cushioning to help you cover any distance.
Features
- Nested auxetic design on the
outsole provides tuned flexibility
- Partial woven upper delivers
durability and lockdown
- Free-floating mesh bootie offers a
stable feel
- Loosely woven fabric in the forefoot flex zone provides natural stretch
- Dynamic Fit technology uses Flywire cables that integrate with the laces for an adaptive, supportive fit
- Lunarlon cushioning system features soft, reengineered Lunarlon foam for a smooth, cushioned transition. It is fused to a lightweight IU carrier to deliver an excellent blend of plush cushioning and durable support underfoot
- The auxetic tristars offer 6 different flex points for the ultimate in natural motion. Expanding and contracting equally in all directions, the they allow equal pressure dispersal throughout your stride
Nike Free Origins
After learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf course, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, simulating bare feet. In 2002, they examined a group of men and women with pressure-measuring insoles taped to their feet, using high-speed cameras to capture images of each foot in motion.
The team spent eight years studying the biomechanics of shoeless running. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.
Nike Free Studies suggest that barefoot runners develop stronger feet. Natural motion builds strength, and strength means speed. Nike Free is all about speed. But first you'll need to build your muscles, because Nike Free takes some getting used to. Deep cuts in the outsole mean your feet flex and move the way they would if you were barefoot.
Please note: Nike shoes are quite small. We strongly recommend to take one size larger than usual.
